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Lab Grown Diamonds
Lab grown diamonds are real diamonds, grown in a laboratory instead of mined from the earth. They have the same chemical structure, hardness and sparkle as mined diamonds, usually at a fraction of the price. At Daval Jewels in Dubai's Gold Souq, we sell IGI certified lab grown diamonds as loose stones and in fine jewellery, including engagement rings, earrings, pendants and necklaces, for customers in the UAE and worldwide.
A lab grown diamond is a diamond made of pure carbon atoms arranged in the same crystal structure as a mined diamond. The only difference is where it formed. A mined diamond formed deep underground over millions of years; a lab grown diamond is grown in a few weeks in a controlled environment that recreates those conditions. Once cut and polished, the two look the same, even to a trained jeweller with a loupe. Only specialised laboratory equipment can tell them apart, which is why a grading report matters.
A small diamond seed is placed in a chamber filled with carbon-rich gas. The gas is heated until carbon atoms separate and settle on the seed, building the diamond up layer by layer.
A diamond seed and carbon are placed in a press that recreates the extreme heat and pressure deep inside the earth, where the carbon crystallises into diamond.
Both methods produce real diamonds. The growth method does not decide quality; each stone is still graded individually on cut, colour, clarity and carat.
| Lab Grown Diamond | Mined Diamond | |
|---|---|---|
| Material | Pure carbon (diamond) | Pure carbon (diamond) |
| Hardness | 10 on the Mohs scale | 10 on the Mohs scale |
| Appearance | Same brilliance and fire; identical to the eye | Same brilliance and fire |
| Origin | Grown in weeks in a laboratory | Formed over millions of years and mined |
| Grading | IGI reports, identified as laboratory grown | IGI laboratories |
| Price | A fraction of a comparable mined diamond | Significantly higher for the same size and quality |
| Resale value | Generally low | Generally higher, but usually below retail |
| Traceability | Clear, documented origin | Depends on the supply chain |
If you want a real diamond that looks and wears like a mined diamond at a much lower cost, lab grown is an excellent choice. If resale value matters most, talk to us before you buy.
Our certified lab grown diamonds come with grading reports from independent laboratories such as IGI . Each report records the stone's measurements and grading details, confirms that it is laboratory grown, and has a unique number you can check on the laboratory's website. Many stones also carry a matching laser inscription on the girdle. Our team will explain every report before you buy.
The most important factor for brilliance. For round diamonds, choose an Excellent or Ideal cut.
Graded from D (colourless) downwards. D to G gives a bright white look.
VS2 and above are usually eye-clean, with no inclusions visible without magnification.
Carat is weight. Lab grown lets you choose a larger stone for the same budget.
Yes. Lab grown diamonds are real diamonds made of pure carbon, with the same crystal structure, hardness and sparkle as mined diamonds. They are not simulants like cubic zirconia or moissanite. Grading reports from laboratories such as IGI state that the stone is laboratory grown.
A lab grown diamond usually costs a fraction of a mined diamond of similar size and quality, so you can choose a larger or higher-grade stone for the same budget. The exact price depends on carat, cut, colour, clarity and shape. Send us the stone or design you like on WhatsApp for current pricing.
Lab grown diamonds are best bought for their beauty and value for money, not as an investment. Their resale value is generally much lower than the purchase price, because they can be produced in growing quantities.
You can visit Daval Jewels at Unit 12, Hind Plaza Building 7, Gold Souq District, Deira, Dubai, open every day from 10am to 9pm, or browse our jewellery and loose diamond inventory online. We also ship worldwide.
More questions? See our full lab grown diamond FAQs.
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